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New 3-D hydrogel biochips prove to be superior in detecting bowel cancer at early stages
A new method of diagnosing colorectal cancer has been developed by researchers. The scientists have created a hydrogel-based biochip to help detect bowel cancer (colorectal cancer).
Drew Brees reports no progress in contract talks with New Orleans Saints
The Sports Xchange METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints may have only about three months to get something done in regards to quarterback Drew Brees' contract, which is scheduled...
Can Stomach Botox Injections Help People Lose Weight?
Doctors are considering a new use for Botox: The drug may help obese people lose weight, according to early research.
Scientists block breast cancer cells from hiding in bones
A molecular key that breast cancer cells use to invade bone marrow in mice, where they may be protected from chemotherapy or hormonal therapies that could otherwise eradicate them, has...
Veterans Affairs Leader Compares Health Care Delays to Disney Lines
Robert McDonald drew bipartisan criticism for comparing the waiting times for medical care to standing in line for a ride at Disneyland.
Exercise: Future anticancer therapy?
The results are in from the first international clinical trial evaluating the effect of intense physical exercise to improve survival of men with advanced prostate cancer.
Exposure to common flame retardant chemicals may increase thyroid problems in women
Women with elevated levels of common types of flame retardant chemicals in their blood may be at a higher risk for thyroid disease, and the risk may be significantly higher...
Smoking during pregnancy associated with increased risk of schizophrenia in offspring
Researchers report an association between smoking during pregnancy and increased risk for schizophrenia in children. The paper evaluated nearly 1,000 cases of schizophrenia and matched controls among offspring born in...
New strategy could yield more precise seasonal flu vaccine
Medical researchers have described a novel strategy to predict the antigenic evolution of circulating influenza viruses and give science the ability to more precisely anticipate seasonal flu strains. It would...
Jacksonville Jaguars hopeful for Jalen Ramsey; Jonathan Woodard undergoes surgery
The Sports Xchange The Jacksonville Jaguars are hopeful injured first-round cornerback Jalen Ramsey "will play a lot" this year.
Mutation protects against heart disease
Just less than one per cent of the population is naturally protected against developing chronic coronary artery diseases, a new study suggests.
Loss of Y chromosome is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease: Why do men have shorter lives than women?
The loss of the Y chromosome in batches of cells over time continues to develop as one biological explanation for why men, on average, live shorter lives than women. Researchers...
New disease gene will lead to better screening for pediatric heart disease
Cardiomyopathy, or a deterioration of the ability of the heart muscle to contract, generally leads to progressive heart failure. It is frequently inherited, and, because approximately 40 percent of children...
Too many advanced cancer patients lack info about their disease
HealthDay News Many patients battling advanced cancer lack basic information about their prognosis or treatment, a small new study suggests.
Tornado Sirens, an Old Technology, Still Play a Vital Role
Officials and enthusiasts believe the sirens continue to serve the public safety even with the rise of smartphones, social media and text alerts.
It’s No Accident: Advocates Want to Speak of Car ‘Crashes’ Instead
Activists are campaigning to change a 100-year-old mentality that they say trivializes the single most common cause of traffic incidents: human error.
Where Dentists Are Scarce, American Indians Forge a Path to Better Care
Poor oral health is rampant among American Indian communities. The Swinomish Tribe in Washington opened a clinic on their land to expand access to treatment.
The New Health Care: Sorry, There’s Nothing Magical About Breakfast
Don’t feel bad if you’d rather skip it. Studies have not proved its importance.
The New Old Age: Older Men Are Still Being Overtested for Prostate Cancer
Eight years after an expert task force recommended against routine use of PSA screening for men over 75, testing levels have fallen only slightly.
Well: Lawsuits Over Baby Powder Raise Questions About Cancer Risk
Thousands of women claim talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer, but research into a potential link has produced mixed results.
Stool transplant soothes tough-to-treat colitis in study
Maureen Salamon, HealthDay News Stool transplants helped ease debilitating symptoms and heal the colons of tough-to-treat ulcerative colitis patients, new research shows.
A single hormone shot put diabetic animals into long-term remission, study says
In research that may point the way to new treatments for Type 2 diabetes, obese and diabetic mice who got a single shot of a growth-promoting peptide directly into their...
How Short Bursts of Activity Can Get You Fit
If you think you don't have time to exercise, there's good news: Short bouts of activity, even as small as a few minutes each, may still have health benefits.
Why Processed Foods May Promote Gut Inflammation
Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines.
'Poop Transplant' Changes Play Out Over Several Months, Study Finds
Patients who undergo a "poop transplant" to treat severe diarrhea often see their symptoms get better within days, but their gut bacteria continue to undergo dramatic changes for months.
Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function
UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women...
UN panel intensifies glyphosate debate
Assessment finds herbicide is unlikely to pose a cancer risk from dietary exposure
Global code of ethics planned for chemists
International group drafts new guidelines on safety, conduct and sustainability